Gibson, the iconic global instrument brand that has shaped the sounds of generations of musicians and music lovers for more than 130 years, has officially opened the doors to the new Gibson Garage Miami. Music fans lined the streets to be among the first to experience the new destination. Inside, guests enjoyed a special “In Conversation” event with Gibson artists, live music from the Gibson Garage Miami stage, artist appearances, and an immersive look at the instruments, art, culture, and creative energy that define the newest Gibson Garage.
Sergio Vallín of Maná, Grace Potter, Nico Bereciartua of The Black Crowes, Gian Marco, Luis Enrique, Ivan Singh, and more joined Gibson leaders, community members, and music fans in the Magic City to celebrate the Grand Opening of the Gibson Garage Miami. The Garage is the ultimate guitar experience and a global destination for music lovers, offering fans the opportunity to explore Gibson’s more than 130-year history of craftsmanship, innovation, and music-making. Miami marks Gibson’s third global retail and experience destination, following the successful openings of the Gibson Garage Nashville and Gibson Garage London.
Located in the heart of Miami’s Wynwood Art District at 2660 NW 3rd Avenue, Miami, FL 33127, Gibson Garage Miami brings together music, art, craftsmanship, culture, and community in one of the world’s most dynamic creative cities.
Nico Bereciartua (Black Crowes) and Grace Potter
“Miami is a city where cultures, sounds, and stories come together, and that makes it a natural home for Gibson Garage,” says Anne Rohosy, Interim CEO of Gibson. “We want this to be much more than a place to experience our guitars. We want it to be a place where people come together around music – artists and fans, experienced players and people picking up a guitar for the first time, families and the broader Miami community. Music has a unique ability to connect people across generations, cultures, and backgrounds, and few cities represent that better than Miami. Our hope is that Gibson Garage Miami becomes part of that community—a place to connect, be inspired, discover something new, and experience music together.”
With a rich history of craftsmanship and innovation, Gibson has become synonymous with music culture. Inside Gibson Garage Miami, visitors can plug in and play more than 500 electric and acoustic guitars, basses, amplifiers, and related products from all Gibson brands, including Gibson, Gibson Custom, Gibson Acoustic, Epiphone, Kramer, MESA/Boogie, Maestro, Gibson Amplifiers, and Guitar Cases. Fans are invited to pick up and play any instruments from the entire Gibson family of brands. Visitors can also explore exclusive Gibson apparel, lifestyle collections, gifts, accessories, and Miami-inspired collaborations.
Spanning more than 8,000 square feet, the new destination invites musicians, collectors, beginners, and music fans to explore Gibson’s complete ecosystem of instruments and gear in an immersive, hands-on environment. Overhead, a moving conveyor belt of guitars pays tribute to Gibson’s manufacturing process and symbolizes each instrument’s journey from creation to connection.
At Gibson Garage Miami, music lovers can work with Gibson Pros to create a personalized instrument through the Gibson Custom Made to Measure program. Guests can select a unique guitar top and choose specifications including neck profiles, finishes, hardware, and Gibson Custom Murphy Lab aging options to create a dream guitar handcrafted by Gibson Custom artisans in Nashville.
The Garage also features a dedicated acoustic guitar room with one of the largest displays of Gibson acoustic guitars in Miami, along with expansive areas devoted to Epiphone electric, acoustic, and bass guitars, as well as Kramer guitars.
Whether a seasoned professional musician, a casual guitar player, an aspiring beginner, a collector, or simply a music fan, Gibson Garage Miami is a must-see music and cultural destination in the Magic City.
Photos Courtesy of Gibson